The 49ers belonged to the American investment group that assumed control of Rangers last year, although York does not oversee the club’s daily operations. Neither Rangers nor Leeds intends to issue a statement. The 49ers said: “The legal proceedings have concluded, so we will not make any additional remarks at this stage.” York acquired a […]
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Predicted position: 12th (Note: this ranking reflects the average forecast from the panel rather than Louise Taylor’s individual view) Last season’s position: 14th Prospects The outlook is encouraging. A club’s second Premier League campaign after promotion is often considered especially challenging, but Daniel Farke’s team appear well equipped to avoid that familiar pattern. The core […]
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Leeds United have reached an agreement worth £8.5m to recruit Swiss defender Nico Elvedi. The 29-year-old will travel to England for a medical on Monday after Borussia Monchengladbach approved an initial £6.8m fee, potentially rising by another £1.7m through add-ons. The adaptable Switzerland international is poised to leave the German top-flight side after 11 years […]
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Hull City have completed the transfers of English attacker Joe Gelhardt from Leeds and French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg, with both fees remaining undisclosed. Gelhardt has agreed to a four-year contract that includes an option for an additional year, while Gourna-Douath has signed a five-year deal with the Tigers. The two newcomers […]
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Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is expected to sit out Wednesday’s pre-season match against Leeds at Croke Park. Mount impressed throughout United’s opening three pre-season fixtures, playing as a number eight ahead of new arrival Andrey Santos. However, he suffered a kick to his foot during the early stages of Saturday’s draw with Paris St-Germain […]
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Five-time champions Chelsea will play League One club Luton at home in the second round of the Carabao Cup. New head coach Xabi Alonso will launch Chelsea’s bid to claim the trophy for the first time since 2015 later this month. Tottenham, another Premier League team, were also awarded a home fixture and will face […]
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Trafford’s initial transfer fees have now surpassed £80m in total. Under the terms of his move to Leeds, City will keep a 20% sell-on clause and retain matching rights, allowing them first refusal if they equal any future bid for Trafford. Leeds manager Daniel Farke appears prepared to pay a significant fee despite Trafford receiving […]
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Wales playmaker Harry Wilson made his Leeds United debut as his new team suffered a 3-2 defeat to Wrexham in their first pre-season fixture. Wilson joined the Elland Road club on a free transfer this summer following the expiry of his Fulham contract. He entered the match at half-time at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, […]
Continue ReadingBates consistently courted dispute, particularly during the mid-1980s when he installed a 12-foot, 12-volt electric barrier around Stamford Bridge to deter field invasions — only to be denied permission to activate it by the Greater London Council on safety grounds. In 1991, Chelsea were handed a £105,000 penalty over suspected unauthorized payments to players. Bates […]
Continue ReadingKen Bates, the one-time custodian of Chelsea and Leeds United, has passed away at age 94. Chelsea confirmed the news on Saturday, sharing that he “died peacefully in Monaco this morning, with his wife and family by his side.” Bates acquired Chelsea for a mere £1 in 1982 while the side languished in the former […]
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